Monday, 18 December 2017

SSC Quiz : English Language | 18 - 12 - 17

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Q.1-5. Chose the correct antonyms of the given words.

Q.1. rotund

(A) round

(B) unimportant

(C) thin

(D) dull

Q.2. expound

(A) besmirch

(B) confuse

(C) confine

(D) condemn

Q.3. pique

(A) value

(B) gully

(C) smooth

(D) soothe

Q.4. philistine

(A) novice

(B) intellectual

(C) pious

(D) debutante

Q.5. matutinal

(A) paternal

(B) crepuscular

(C) maritime

(D) marsupial

Q.6-10. Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.

Q.6. A penny for your thoughts

(A) Thoughts not practical enough

(B) one to be penalized for thinking out of the context

(C) one to be paid for telling his thoughts

(D) To ask a person what he is thinking

Q.7. At the drop of a hat

(A) To do the job forcefully

(B) To do the job eventually

(C) To do the job instantly

(D) To do the job without any interest

Q.8. Back to the drawing board

(A) When an attempt succeeds and it’s time to pack up

(B) When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over

(C) When an attempt succeeds and it’s time to start all over

(D) To make the drawing again

Q.9. Ball is in your court –

(A) The ball has reached the court

(B) A person has lost the battle

(C) It is up to you to make the next decision or step

(D) You can’t take the decision now

Q.10. Jump on the bandwagon -

(A) Join a popular trend or activity

(B) Dance with the band

(C) Jump with the band

(D) Join a popular band

ANSWERS:

Q.1. (C) thin

Q.2. (B) confuse

For other option:Besmirch (V) - taint

Q.3. (D) soothe

Q.4. (B) intellectual

For other option:Pious (Adj)- dedicated, religiousDebutante (N) - young woman